What material are T-shirts most often made of, and why is which material used? In this post, we have collected the five most important raw materials used in T-shirt production with a little explanation.
Most common T-shirt materials
We have collected some frequently used T-shirt materials with a little description. We have written the English names in parentheses to make them easier to identify.
Combed cotton
This material is created by treating the cotton with a special fine brush with the aim of straightening the fibers and removing the shorter ones. This makes the material softer and stronger.
Jersey
It is a pleasant, elastic stretch material that can be made of cotton or synthetic.
Natural cotton
Cotton grown without the use of fertilizers and pesticides. It is usually softer and more expensive than treated cotton.
Polyester
It is a synthetic material that has the advantage of being less wrinkled and retaining its size well. The disadvantage is that it breathes less well.
Linen
Flax is a material made from the plant. It is pleasant to wear natural and dries quickly thanks to its textured weave. The disadvantage is that it wrinkles easily.
